Amusements Mechanic

City Park Conservancy•New Orleans, LA

13d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Ride Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the rides in safe working order. This role involves performing visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions, maintaining, erecting, repairing, and troubleshooting various theme park rides and attractions. The mechanic will visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate necessary maintenance, and remove/replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools. Routine preventative maintenance on various equipment, including rides and attractions, is also a key responsibility. The position requires keeping a daily duty log of maintenance work performed and accurate records of preventative maintenance, while maintaining a safe and clean working environment. The ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics, along with working knowledge of PC software like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, is necessary.

Requirements

At least 4 years’ experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
Electrical control experience is necessary to work on amusement rides.
Experience in pneumatics, valves, gears, electrical circuitry, engines, electrical motors, starters, etc.
Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees.
Excellent customer service skills.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Ability to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.
Excellent trouble-shooting abilities.
Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties
Must be able to obtain NAARSO/AIMS Level 1 Mechanical certification upon first available testing.
Flexible work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Post-high school training in related field.
Ability to diagnose and understand programming faults with PLCs
Trade school certification.
Welding experience
Previous experience working in the amusement park industry with NAARSO/AIMS Certification

Responsibilities

Ability to recognize and understand ASTM standards as they apply to amusements rides.
Performs visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions.
Maintains, erects, repairs, and trouble-shoots various theme park rides and attractions.
Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate necessary maintenance.
Removes and/or replaces worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools.
Performs routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions.
Keeps a daily duty log of maintenance work performed and accurate records of preventative maintenance.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Working knowledge of PC software- Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.